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He stayed seven days, according to the set time that Samuel [had appointed]: but Samuel didn`t come to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him.
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A Test of Faith Under Pressure
Commentators explain that Samuel's delay was a severe test of Saul's faith and obedience. With his army deserting and the enemy near, Saul was under immense pressure. His failure to wait for Samuel, as commanded, reveals how difficult circumstances can expose our true disposition toward trusting and obeying God's timing.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Had appointed — This appointment, of course, has nothing to do with the one made years before (1 Samuel 10:8), which is explicit…
19th Century
Anglican
And he waited seven days. —When was this “set time” appointed? It seems difficult at first to refer back to the day of Sa…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel had appointed He tar…
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